Tag Archives: hope

The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord    forever. Psalm 23:5-6 Speaking directly to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Lord is my Shepherd- 2

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Even though I walk    through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;your rod and your staff,    they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He leads us, He provides for us, He protects us… Even … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 21, 2021

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Dirt and Spit Act 1 John 9:1-12 There was a man who was born blind, reduced to beggary, and walking along one day; the disciples ask Jesus who sinned that he should be blind, he or his parents. Jesus corrects … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 With these three verses, we begin one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Final Comments

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Leaders

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Do not be carried away

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. We have an … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Sunday Sermon Notes: April 18, 2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: Images, Form and Spirits Text: Gen. 3:8-9 God is spirit and so are we− that was demonstrated when God first created Adam out of the dust of the ground, and then breathed His breath of life into the man … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Class Notes | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment